Postdoctoral Fellow

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW – 528347

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States

Department/Organization: Alabama Water Institute (AWI)

The Postdoctoral Fellow provides for an internship and continuation of scholarly activity and research after achieving the PhD or other doctoral degree under the direction of a senior faculty member who serves as a mentor for the postdoctoral appointee.

The Global Change Ecology Lab and the Alabama Water Institute invite applications for a postdoctoral fellow position. This project will focus on geospatial analysis to identify data and research monitoring gaps in the Northern Gulf of America, as a first step toward developing a Northern Gulf of America Coastal Observatory. The project is associated with the 2018 consensus report by the Ocean Studies Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), which highlighted major deficiencies in long-term coastal dynamics, including physical and ecological processes.

Initial appointments are for one year with renewal contingent upon demonstrated research productivity and funding. Pay Grade/Pay Range:
Minimum: $53,500 – Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8).

Normal work hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Ph.D. in Geography, Coastal Ecology, or a related field with expertise in geospatial analyses. Candidates must have completed their Ph.D. or have it completed by the start of employment. Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and include at least two references.

Candidates must exhibit strong geospatial analysis skills, proficiency in R programming, and the ability to work independently.

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. Further details on the background investigation, pay transparency, and supplemental links are provided in the full job posting.

Closing Date: February 13, 2026 at 22:55 CST